Baikuntha Manandhar
# Baikuntha Manandhar

Baikuntha Manandhar (Nepali: वैकुण्ठ मानन्धर; born 24 December 1951) is a Nepali marathon runner. He competed in four consecutive Olympic Games, from 1976 to 1988. He has won three consecutive gold medals in South Asian Games making a record. His record was broken by Deepak Bista by securing four gold medals consecutively in Taekwondo.

## Biography

Manandhar was born on 24 December 1951 in Kalimati, Kathmandu. He was married to Subhadra Manadhar. She died in 2021 aged 68. Manadhar has two sons and two daughters.

## Participation

### International events

* 1976 Olympic Games - 50th position in man's marathon
* 1980 Olympic Games - 37th position in man's marathon
* 1984 Olympic Games - 46th position in man's marathon
* 1988 Olympic Games - 54th position in man's marathon
* 1983 World Championships - 43rd position in man's marathon

## Awards

* Prithvi Award -2072 BS by Department of Sports
* Pulsar Sports Life Time Achievement Award
